stalinist (C1)
noun, adjective
Pronunciation: ˈstɑːlɪnɪst
Definition
A person who supports or is in favor of the political and economic policies of Joseph Stalin, characterized by totalitarian control, suppression of opposition, and a centrally planned economy.
Examples
The historian argued that the current government exhibited stalinist tendencies.
Many former dissidents were persecuted under the stalinist regime.
How to Use stalinist
- stalinist regime (collocation)
- A government or political system characterized by stalinist principles. — "The country suffered for decades under the stalinist regime."
- stalinist policies (collocation)
- The specific political and economic strategies associated with Stalin. — "Historians continue to debate the long-term impact of stalinist policies."
- stalinist era (collocation)
- The period of Soviet history dominated by Joseph Stalin's rule. — "Many atrocities were committed during the stalinist era."
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